Associated RC10B3 Forum v2.0

[Deznuts05]

Try losi taper pin reds in the rear with pro-line ribbed M3's
What type of track is it? Is there alot of jumps and turns?

I'll take pics of the track next time I'm there, but there's a short run of it;
starting line to a 40ft straight leading into a big slightly banked left into a set of quads. Then hairpin left turn into a set of whoop-ty-whoops (3 total) and at the end of that set there is an un even jump with the left side closer to the end of the whoop-ties, the center is clear and then the right side is the rest of the jump leading into a sharp right. after that tight is a double about 20ft of a run way that is bent to the right approaching another double. At the end of that double is a hair pin left into a double and over the finish line.

I have pics of the layout but not of the new jumps. http://deznuts05.no-ip.org/pics/Pottbelly/ there's a link the two most recent dates show the track better. I just need to take pics of the new jumps like the quad and the whoops and un even jump.

hope this is enough info

and lastly I'm sorta on a bugdet so what can I make do with a proline wide M3 ribs or M3 half rib half step pins, and M3 holeshots in the rear? sorry I got 5 sets from ebay for $27 so I couldn't pass the offer.

thanks!

[JonBoy]

hey iu have a used b3 and its sound kinda crappy, am thinkinking i prob need to replace the gears, is there ones that normaly go bad? or ones that dont go bad? Its not so bad that i think it will be easy to spot if i take it apart and kinda want to order the more common gears that go bad and just start working on it once i get them. Its got kinda a ticking sound.

[pudder]

Check your spur and pinion for debris in the teeth and make sure they are meshed properly. I've never really had a problem with any of my T3 or B3 trannies but the idler wears quickest of the 3.

[JonBoy]

spur seems fine. it also runs fine should i just wait until it gets worse? i just get the feeling if i took it apart i might not be able to see what the problem is.

[microrcdude]

It doesnt hurt to take it apart. Who knows, it could be as simple as a bad bearing.

[microrcdude]

Who still races their B3? I traded over to a B4, and think i may rebuild the B3 and run mod with it.

[pudder]

I dont race my B3 in the winter because its a carpet track time and my T3 is better for that. I will race it again in the summer.

[microrcdude]

Got pics of the T3? I like it, nice layout. You hardly have suspension travel right?

[pudder]

No pics of the T3 as it is right now. I run the stiffest shock setup in the class thats forsuer. I get no body roll at all.

[jasonw]

Not sure how it would work out on a lower grade radion but I use an LRP ESC and an Air tronics MX3 radio and have no problem what so ever with routing the ESC wires under the battery. I have yet to find the slightest glitching unless of course I let the radio batteries get to low
Yeah, that's what I was afraid of.. glitching. Escpecially since I'm using an older AM Magnum Junior.

Don't know why you'd experience loss of range tho.. unless, for some odd reason, it is reducing the V to the receiver. :confused:

I think I'll try the trough and see what happens at the track, don't see pulling it out of the car too often so that's not a prob.

Thanks guys!

[BingC]

Bought this kit new a few years back & just starting to get it going again. Hardly been run & I always kept it in good shape. Ordered $40.00 worth of parts---- pins, clips,nuts,screws, new outdrive hubs,gear cover & transmission brace :)

Was running it the other day & one of the cvd dogbones popped out & tore up one of the rear outdrive hubs. It seems that the dogbones are too short. Never noticed it before but the dogbones are running so close to the outside edge of the hubs that I can almost pull them out the hubs by hand :confused: If only they were about an 1/8 longer there would never be a problem. All parts are tight & nothing's loose or worn & kit is built per the instructions....... turnbuckles adjusted correctly, etc.

Is this an ongoing problem with the B3 ?
Is there a way to fix it ?
I was going to purchase new MIP shiny cvd's but if thier the same length as stock, what's the point?

[Deznuts05]

Is this an ongoing problem with the B3 ?
Is there a way to fix it ?
I was going to purchase new MIP shiny cvd's but if thier the same length as stock, what's the point?

This is a known problem with the B3 (so I've been told and expreince at the track so your not the only one).

I for one, do not have the Shiny CVD's but I do have CVD's and like I said earlier it still happens.

What I did to avoid this from happening was I put washer on the inside of the wheel hubs that helps. also placing the shocks to middle (top) and outer (lower)... in doing this you have run the chance bottoming out when jumping but stiffer spring could help that but you'll lose traction. well you get the idea...

Personally, I use the washer solution and it works well but I also rearranged the position of the shock, and bottoming out isn't a problem with me.

how this helps.

[cheerwhiner]

I pulled out my b3 yesterday and put some electronics in it and took it to the new track in my area- love it again. Now it is in pieces as I rebuild it and put better stuff in it to RACE this spring!!

[pudder]

I wish there was an indoor offroad track here so I could race my buggy in the winter.

[Deznuts05]

I wish there was an indoor offroad track here so I could race my buggy in the winter.

oh its great... off-road all year long... too bad work gets in the way... :(

[microrcdude]

Ya man, B3's for life!

Call me stupid, but the B3 is the only car i will always keep. In fact, i told mom i want it in the coffin when i die.

[pudder]

lol, thats pretty funny. I dont ever want to sell ANY of my rc's. When I have in the past I always felt like **** for doing it and you never get the money back either. Its worth keeping them even if they lie aroudn on a shelf :) I've got a vintage Bolink pan car that just hangs on my wall. I've barely ever driven it but it looks neat!

I think that I would probably get a T4 before a B4. I just can never seem to get my T3 fast in the dirt like I can with my buggy, but with racing a fast ass buggy all the time who needs a truck? :D

[microrcdude]

Good point. I really only baught the B4 because i wanted to see how much faster i could go. Now i got plans to restore the B3 and run it as a field-filler car for club races, and use it for demos as well.

[cheerwhiner]

lol i just found out the buggy had basically no shock oil in it during the run last week!! So it should be even better next time out.

I race indoors right now with a mini T. 2wd all the way for me :D

[microrcdude]

Man, i did the same. I was pulling surprisingly fast times when i filled them.

[pudder]

Really? Shock fluid does that? Wow!

I dont think I've driven a B4, but there are a few people at the track who have them. It really comes down to the driver in the end though.

On the other hand, I drove my RDX today for the first time and I think I'm going to have a lot of fun in touring car. :)

[microrcdude]

I love my B4, but i need to find the set-up. My B3 is probably faster at the moment.

[jasonw]

Can anyone give me bearing sizes for the B3? I need bearings still for the front end and the gear box. Tower hobbies no longer has a listing. Thanks in advance.

[microrcdude]

Heres a full set: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD033&P=7

[mdracer]

hey guys im new to electrics and just bought a used b3 how do you think it fairs in indoor 2wd buggy as of now especially with the bk2 and b4 out is the b3 still competitive?

[mdracer]

i saw someone up there who runs at pottbellys and thats where i plan to run mine

[pudder]

The B3 is still a great buggy even against the new models, as long as it is in the hands of the right driver with a fair setup. Go out there and have some fun!

[microrcdude]

For a while my B3 was faster than my B4 by a longshot.

[Deznuts05]

the answer is YES! yes.

What I did which was not too long ago, is to get the manual, get a note pad and pen. Then start to break down the car in sections like the rear and then work on the front. As you break down the car make a list of things that look worn out or just something that you may think that needs replacing. Re-lube her, rebuild her and BAM you're ready for some action!

Setup wise all depends on the track... there's a guy on here that goes by Microrc dude and he knows the B3 like the back of his hand... well I know this because I asked him atleast a million questions which he had an answer for.

key hop-ups if you don't already have them:
the blue front springs, might as well get the kit if you don't already have them when you bought your car; just because its cheeper to get the kit rather then peice by peice.

Next, go on ebay and look up 48p pinion sets. when I mean sets they usually sell the odds or evens. doesn't really matter which way you go because you'll eventualy get both at one point in time.

Finally electronics, I would say get the JR590z servo if you're in the market for a good lighting quick metal gear servo for under $50... ok I'm pretty much out becuase things like esc, batts and motors are all depending if you already have them.

GL and don't be scared to ask stupid questions... I'm sure I have the same questions that you have because I'm still working on my b3 to get into some kind of a-main standings... (mainly due to my poor driving ability)

[mdracer]

thanks guys, i cant wait to hit the track!!

[mdracer]

is that a yes for being from pottbelly's ?

[Deznuts05]

is that a yes for being from pottbelly's ?

that is a yes

[xunkn0vvnx]

Does anybody have a socal rc raceway ( Huntington Beach, CA) setup ??

[pudder]

IF you cant get one here, try checking out www.rc10.com and look at their setup sheets.

[GT Freak]

YES!! im getting a b3 for bashing.... :D cant wait till it gets here.

[microrcdude]

I love my B3, and in fact, it hasnt been run in over a year. Time to bring er out

[pudder]

I won second place in the buggy a-main at a 2-day race weekend at my local track. The competition was stiff that weekend but I managed to keep my buggy in good running shape and drove as clean as I could and came through good. I was the only B3 and I was against XXX BK2's and B4's.

[GT Freak]

Well, im going to run my b3(when it gets here)onroad. What would b better..foams or treads?? can foams be bought these days for a buggy like the b3 :confused:

[microrcdude]

Treads. Proline makes some great tires called "Dirt hawgs" ive had a set for 6 years, and they show little sign of wear. They are also perfect for if you go off roading, they have a great tread pattern.

[GT Freak]

just saw a pic of them. they look like what im wanting...good for both on and offroad...thanks for the tip. :D

[microrcdude]

No prob man, when it comes to Associated buggies, im the one to ask, hehe

[GT Freak]

got a package in the mail today. could it be...?? YYYEESSS!! my b3 came today...heres a pic after i added a servo and receiver :D

need a body, rear set of tires,sper gear,gear cover.. now where do i go :confused:

[microrcdude]

Go to tower hobbies, search B3, youll find some stuff.

[GT Freak]

well, did better then that. Went STRAIGHT to AE's site and looked up the manual for the b3... :p found all the items i need for it there..

found the gear ratio should start out at 81/23 :eek:

[microrcdude]

Nice, hehe, i should of thaught of that

[GT Freak]

:p heh heh heh :p

[microrcdude]

speaking of wich, wheres my B3's manual? I need some numbers lol

[GT Freak]

heres a few for u...76, 89, 345,876. LOLOL :p

[pudder]

420.

[GT Freak]

Well, cut the hooked end off my longest bat hold down, and it now fits my b3 just perfectly :)

[microrcdude]

lol. Do i even want to know what that is pudder?

Like the only part number i know is 4499, some of trinitys brushes, lol

[Deznuts05]

moving out to 19t and searching for motors... whats the skinny on round vs flatwire? and 10t too much punch or what? maybe 13 double round wire or a 13 single flat?

[microrcdude]

well, you gonna race?

Anyway, flatwire is great, so is roundwire.

I HIGHLY reccomend orion prodcuts. Ive been around long enough to know to turn to orion, they have awesome customer service

[Deznuts05]

Yes, I'm going to race. Last winter I tried a 19T and it was great but I needed something with more cruise speed. something thats mellow and just smooth nothing to ass kicking however when it gets dice'y I'll need that extra kick

any special winds and turns I should be in the market for? How are the trinity Shock motors? any word on them?

[microrcdude]

ive never tried the shock motors, but i used to run 10 turn revolutions on an indoor blue groove track, and those worked awesome

[Deznuts05]

Thanks Microdude, I'm going to try a Reedy PT 10x2 if it I like it then I'm keeping the B3 sadly if this thing doesn't do what I say I'll be forced to sell her and all her parts for Half8 w/ a Mamba who knows... With that 10t what was your gearing? I'll be using a 81t spur 48 pitch.
Thanks again Microdude

[microrcdude]

it was like 18/78 or 18/81, it was a year or two ago.

i love the reedy PT's, i ran one in a B4 when testing it for the LHS. Those things kick!

[Deznuts05]

Hopefully I get my buggy to hook up so I don't have to sell her... by the way what do you have the settings for steering? like I hear 50% D/R is a good starting point and then add or take away... what do you have?

[microrcdude]

I just use what the manual suggests. I dont like to mess with it when its already perfect

[GT Freak]

where can i find: :confused:

full set of YELLOW rims
instructions

for my b3.... also i found a set of RPM front arms, did they make a set of rears for it? :confused:

[pudder]

I think they only made the fronts.

[GT Freak]

well found the instructions online...yahoo! :D

[microrcdude]

nice job dude!!

[GT Freak]

now if i can find the YELLOW rims, id be set :)

[GT Freak]

heres the rims im wanting, front yellow, rear blue. that way i can tell, which way im pointing :)

[GT Freak]

got my new body today...heres a pic,with the wheel ideas

Since i havent bought a new motor in a LONG TIME...(legend days) where do i start :confused:

[pudder]

If you can't find yellow wheels, I'd suggest buy a set of white and just dye them. I know of no blue rims so you will have to dye a set of whites.

What kind of motor are you looking for? Stock, Mod?

[GT Freak]

Not sure, since ive only had a p2k, slot machine1, and a few legend motors... where should i start :confused:

[pudder]

Maybe you would like something such as a Trinity Chameleon 2? They are 19 turn armatures in basically a stock motor can with ball bearings. They are a good balance of speed and low end power.

[GT Freak]

Ive had a Chameleon 1, 19t...fast motor, but not too much... :D It was given to me used, but it was fun none the less. So ill start there, with the Chameleon 2.... ill look for one on tower! id like a motor i dont have to solder on,since my gun is down :mad:

[pudder]

I think you can get non solder leads that clip onto that motor too.

[GT Freak]

you can?? where at :confused:

[pudder]

I am pretty sure Trinity made/makes them and Tower did sell them

[GT Freak]

Found them AND the motor...and may have a deal on a set of rims :)




Hey pudder, got any pics of ur b3 :confused:

[GT Freak]

heres my b3...finally done...almost :o

[GT Freak]

...and after some paint and marker..... :o

[pudder]

These are older pictures but I still use the same body with a different wing. Minor changes such as esc and stuff like that have been done.

RPM Blue Ballcups
RPM Blue Front Bumper
RPM Blue Rear Bumper
RPM Blue Nuts
RPM Blue Preload Spacers
Trinity Blue Aluminum Rear Tranny Brace
Racer's Edge Blue Aluminum Front Kingpin Brace
Racer's Edge Blue Aluminum Top Plate
Airtronics M8 Radio
Novak GTX esc
Fantom tuned Epic Binary 2 (for stock racing)
Hitec HS-625 MG Steering Servo
Blue Robinson lightweight slipper clutch

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC08841.JPG
B3 and T3
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC08842.JPG
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC04647.JPG

[GT Freak]

WOW! :eek: that looks awsome..can u find out what all is still out for these buggies.. :p

also, find out about these:

RPM Ballcups
RPM Nuts
RPM Preload Spacers
Trinity Aluminum Rear Tranny Brace
Racer's Edge Aluminum Front Kingpin Brace
Racer's Edge Aluminum Top Plate

[Deznuts05]

anyone looking for spare B3? I'm trying on-road this winter... anyone interested?

[pudder]

GT Freak- I think all of those parts are still available except for the racers edge parts- I know atleast the steering top plate has been discontinued.

[microrcdude]

Heh, my B3 is the same as pudders, only the body is painted different.

[GT Freak]

Now for motor and speedo, then im RTR :D

[GT Freak]

well, decided to run my b3, nice run in a neighbors new muddy yard, no marks left behind(except mt footprints) lol

heres a couple pics :D

[GT Freak]

another

[pudder]

Looks like you picked up half of their yard! :D

[GT Freak]

hey pud, hows that kitty doin :confused: miss seeing him...lol

as for the t3/b3, ever sell it :confused:

[pudder]

I'm still thinkin about selling my T3 which is in the FS/FT forum. I'm definitely keeping my B3 though since I still race it.

Woodstock (my cat) is doing great. Yesterday I put on my snow boot to find a mouse in there which I stepped on and killed he got it after and ate. :)
Pudder the old cat is my buddys in the city now since he moved out but he is doing fine as well and seems to find the odd baby rabbit to kill.

[GT Freak]

LOLOLOL thats woodstock for ya:D

In other b3 news, heres a pic of the buggy now!

[GT Freak]

I decided to tear the tranny apart cause it felt rouuugghhh UGH! I cant get the diff apart at all, looks like someone stripped to screw hole on it...gggrrr Well i could run it as is, since im bashing, but rather rebuild it... I cant find anything on tower for the parts im needing. Can any b3 freaks help :confused:



MAN, im glad its winter :o

[pudder]

Do you get any snow where you live? Go snowmobiling?

If you can't get the diff apart you will need a left and right diff outdrive, an MIP diff rebuild kit for diff rings and thrust bearing as well as the 2 ball bearings, and of course the diff gear. Tower should carry all of this stuff, and associated has online manuals. I'm kinda strapped for time right now.

[GT Freak]

Heres what i found so far:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000385672&I=LX3227&P=K

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000385672&I=LX3226&P=K

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000385672&I=LX2869&P=K

I have the diff and thrust balls and the grease for both
what else am i missing :confused:

[pudder]

2 small bearings

[GT Freak]

ive got the thrust and the diff balls already...

[pudder]

I didn't say balls I said like ball bearings man. No clue what size they are either.

[GT Freak]

ok, here we go, ill be needing parts:
9365
6589
6581
6582
9367
9370
9375
6573
6574
6575

:eek: thats alot for a diff..

[GT Freak]

just got done running im the snow...lol that is what its all about

[microrcdude]

nice. i used to run mine in the snow

[GT Freak]

did u like it :confused: do u race with it now :confused: what hop ups are on it :confused:

[microrcdude]

lets see. I think the only things stock on it is the diff case. I have all the Racers Edge parts that were made for it, RPM bumpers and gear cover, its all up to factory team specs.

[GT Freak]

Whats the difference between the "team" and the "team built" kits :confused:

[pudder]

I made up a page on my site for my civic and winter track:
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/mikes_civic_v20.htm
http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/civic_winter_track.htm

http://midcanrc.mine.nu/pudder/DSC008410.JPG

[GT Freak]

well, decided to change my b3, from parts to parts.. like the way it looks stock... :p

[microrcdude]

how bout a vid?

[GT Freak]

of me changin parts...LOL that would be boring i think :o

of pud's new ride, that would b cool!

[comp97gsr]

Hello all. I have joined the RC10 B3 community resently. I must say that past threads have been really helpful. I have a RC10 Basic Plus that I purchased off Ebay. I have been buying all kinds of blue goodies and the MIP shiny cvd kit. I still need to paint the body but I have ran it around nekid.

I must note that it needs a LOT of suspension tuning before I will feel that it is race worhty.

Has anybody tried the Losi #56 shock piston mod? Did you feel that it improved anything? I could play 20 questions but I will leave it at that for now. Thank you. John

BTW: As a casual rc'er, I don't buy into the B4 hype. To me they handle very similarly IMO

[microrcdude]

not really. i changed from a B3 to a B4 and shaved a second off my lap record the first pack.

I dont like using losi parts on AE's, IMO associated has muuuuch better shocks than losi

[pudder]

not to mention Losis tend to break more.

[microrcdude]

Correct. Wow pudders alive. Wheres our in-car video?

[comp97gsr]

Losi shock pistons break often?? WOW!! Who'd have thunk it.

Micro..... I was just basing my opinion by comparing the 2 with stock settings on each. My dads B4 seems to push in the corners a bit too. Both nose dive off jumps, but I think I have that figured out.

Has anybody tried using 10* caster blocks? I would think it would be overkill but I wouldn't know.

[GT Freak]

how can i get a diff apart thats been tightend too tight :confused:

[pudder]

if you cant unscrew it with a hex driver. you might have to drill out the screw head to remove it.

[microrcdude]

well i pulled out the B3 yesterday.

My friend built a nice track, and i took my B4 up there, and took my B3 as my back-up car since i sold my back-up B4. Well i couldnt get the B4 to hook up so i tried the B3, and man, it was incredible. Sure i lost some of the great features of the B4 but man, this car really bites into rough tracks.

[GT Freak]

has anyone worked with RcChopShop.com before??

[GT Freak]

...and got enough stuff to finish up my b3 project. :) plus got some t3 goodies too :p


can u tell whats wrong with this pic??...yes the arms are all the way down

[pudder]

Whuts wit hth springs?

[microrcdude]

you might have too big of shocks or too little of shock shafts

[GT Freak]

well,thats how they came...so im not sure. did order some black front springs to try out tho... :)

[GT Freak]

1-27-06 got my diff from tower.. :cool:

1-28 started at 6:34 am..finished at7:07 am :D

cant wait for the wheels and tires to get here :)
then its ESC time... :p

[GT Freak]

just got done adding wheels,tires,and shock mounts.... :cool:

noticed something on my and all b3's...on the front shocks,it has 2 thick spacers on each shock...now WHY wouldnt they just make longer springs instead :confused: Heres what im talking about (see pic)

[pudder]

That would make too much sense. ;)

[microrcdude]

it would be alot easier for the shocks to bottom out

[Maxxcrazy]

Can someone measure the length of a B3 CVD for me? I need a measurement from the hole for the drive pin that the mounts on to the pin at the diff side of the bone. Thanks

[yellafishdog]

I just picked up a b3 on ebay, chassis only. I'm really pretty new to all this but wanted to get a buggy for just playing around. I'm not thinking about racing yet. Any suggestions on what motor, ESC and pinion gear to get me started? Was thinking about 15 turn, would like to do all this fairly cheap for now. Thanks, Jeff

[pudder]

If you are just getting started I would reccomend getting a stock motor something like a P2k2 by Trinity or else the monster stock by trinity or even Binary by Epic are a few really good stock motors. WIth modified motors comes a lot more maitenance and tuning that you may not want to do if you are getting used to things for the first time.
A Novak Explorer 2 seems to be a good speed control to start with. I think it has a 15 turn motor limit and no reverse. LRP also offers a few similar speed controls. I think they go for around 50+ dollars? For a stock motor with a 81 tooth spur gear you would want to run around 21 tooth pinion gear.

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Hey, guys. I have a B3 and I need a new body for it. Will a B4 body fit a B3? Particularly this one? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFBH6&P=7 Thanks, guys.

-J

[JeffEmbracedDC]

I called Associated this morning and they said that it won't :( Oh well. Thanks, guys.


-Jeff

[JeffEmbracedDC]

Hey, guys. I'm just bashing right now. But I have an FT B3 and I wanted to know if my gearing was decent..


18t pinion
83t spur
P2K Motor


I'm mostly driving in a real small area and trying to have decent accelleration. Not so much worried about top speed. Thanks, guys.

-J

[microrcdude]

I like the 81 tooth spur better for bashing. I usually pair that with a 19t pinion and that seems to be the ticket for me.

[scoob]

I've got a B3 now that I got off Ebay as a kit. It was originally the basic kit but I'm adding bearings and cvds as I build. It came with a Tekin Rebel ESC and even an old Futaba Radio that I'll use. It is purely for play/bashing. I race a T4 in a Brushless Li-po class.

I have a brand new Speed Gems Pyrite 10 turn that I'll try with one of my Lipo packs but first I'm going to try the stock motor that came with it. It's called "conquest". It is a Reedy stock as far as I can tell. I don't want it overpowered at first. I have plenty of brushless setups that satisfy that need. I am just a big AE fan and couldn't pass up the Ebay deal. I now have 6 AE cars. Two T4's that I race, one B4 that I would race if there were a class around here, two T3s, and now the B3. My T3s have: ss4300/2500 lipo in #1 and Mtroniks Gen/pro-380c 9t in T3 #2. B4 has GTB/5800 and 8000 lipo. T4 #1 has Mamba Max 4600/8000 lipo, T4 #2 has Cyclone ESC and Reedy KR 12 Double. I guess I am now a collector LOL.

[microrcdude]

I hope you have a job. I believe i saw that B3, but forgot to check back up on it, dangit. I woulda just used it for parts, so i guess itd get more use from you. Be sure to post pics once you get it.

[minijosh]

Time to breathe life back into the B3's. I just traded an old radio for one. I'm excited. This is my first real racing buggy if you don't count the Tamiya Dyna Storm. Anyways I have a Mamba Max just sitting here doing nothing. Very tempting huh? It's only a 4600 Max but should still move. Just gotta know the right combo for gearing. I'll be bashing only.

[Helgaiden]

anyone know which diff outdrives work for the b3? My friend decided to resurrect his. Also, where can i get them?

[racerrandy]

The diff outdrives are b3/t3. Any LHS should have them. You can go to AE's webpage and get the part number.

The b3/t3 has to be the most versatile platform ever built. Almost every kind of rc car can be made out of one using AE parts.


Later,Randy

[Helgaiden]

i found the outdrives but even AE only lists a right and no left, whats up with that?

[TeamMishap]

Anyone know where to get an Alu diff gear for the B2/3, T2/3?

Thanks for any leads.

John

[Bikerbob]

Picking up a B3 on the cheap.. looking forward to running it.

Ebay the best source for parts now? or is almost everything still available through a LHS?

James

[BTE214]

Just about 4 months between posts lol. Depends on how large of a shop. LHS's around me still stock 10T parts so they have b/t3 parts as well. If not they can order them. TowerHobbies.com has a good selection as well. If you can't find what you need at either place Ebay then.

[Bikerbob]

Yeah, well my other 2wd offroad is a Jrx pro-SE.. (almost.. an XX)

So as you can see I am not one of the upgrade with the new thing type of guys.

I decided that "keeping up with the Jones' " in this hobby was not worth it.. and you cant do it when you have 4 kids.. lol.

This B3 will do the trick really nice.. and there are a few guys that I follow on Ebay that buy up lots and break them all down to parts. I picked up a set of Threaded shocks for this buggy for $15 for the complete set!!!

I also think this buggy has pretty much any advance that there has been in 2wd. I dont see anything on a B4 or BK2 that I would need on this to be competitive.

Do you?

James

[BTE214]

The B4 adds a few things here and there, but b3's can still be competitive.

[Bikerbob]

If anyone does decide to read this thread and you have some B3 parts just lying around you want to help me out with. I would be interested. ;)

James

[GT Freak]

Well, since my last post:01-30-2006, ive sold that b3, but am going to get another soon. Hopefully next week. This ones a keeper, since i miss my old one! Does anyone STILL run theres(if anyone has one):confused:

[Deznuts05]

I still have mine still in race trimg. But if I were to race i'd find a b4 and race that

[GT Freak]

cant afford 2 race :(

[GT Freak]

latest finds. both were parts cars.
b3 1:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Trx1/Pic119.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Trx1/Pic120.jpg

b3 no 2:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Trx1/Pic127.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Trx1/Pic128.jpg
hopefully will be getting a tranny for 1 of them soon.

[GT Freak]

christmas came today:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/Trx1/Pic003-1.jpg
its a b2 sport with a b3 sticker. lolol

[team ash]

I have recently discovered offroad electric racing and have a B3. It has a hobbywing 9t motor & 60A esc. It is very quick, the fastest at our track in a straight line. Now I have to learn to drive good enough to go around corners and stay the right way up AND on the track:D.
I am glad to find this thread still alive (sort of) other forums dont want to talk about the B3 but I love it. I will be back from time to time for help.

Terry

[GT Freak]

Well, got my b3 running. has a trinity spec motor and powered by some radio shack 3300's. thik gearing is 21/87. runs well tho!